Many campers immediately recoil at the idea of sleeping in a hammock overnight. The mental image is often the same: waking up shaped like a banana, neck stiff, and back aching from hours of unnatural curvature. We assume that because hammocks look curved, our spines must curve to match them. This skepticism keeps many outdoor enthusiasts tethered to the ground, relying on inflatable pads that often deflate or fail to cushion hard roots and rocks.